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What Goes Wrong on a Used Hilux, From Vigo to Revo
The real faults on the Hilux Revo and the older Vigo, by engine, year and market, from DPFs and injectors to bent chassis and front diffs, and what to check before you…
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Trucks & 4x4s
What Goes Wrong on a Used Hilux, From Vigo to Revo
The real faults on the Hilux Revo and the older Vigo, by engine, year and market, from DPFs and injectors…
The Used V8 Diesels Worth Chasing, and the Ones That Will Ruin You
Twelve used V8 diesel SUVs ranked from the ones that will bankrupt you to the ones that just keep going,…
The Prado 150’s Weak Spots, Year by Year
What actually goes wrong on the Toyota Prado 150 by engine, year and market, from 1KD injectors and 1GD DPFs…
Buying Guides
Which Toyota Diesel Is in Your Prado or Hilux, and Should You Trust It?
A plain guide to Toyota diesel engines: the KD and GD families, the Land Cruiser diesels, and how to tell…
The Cars Hiding in Plain Sight Under a Different Badge
Ever notice two cars that look nearly identical? Here’s why the same car, different name pops up across US car…
How to Buy a Used Car Without Getting Burned
Our complete guide to buying a used car in 2026 covers where to buy, true ownership costs, inspections, scams, and…
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